as in to bob
to make short up-and-down movements
though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them
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Recent Examples of nod
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Its simplicity, clean lines, and white colorway give a nod to Scandi design, especially the way its sphere is set in its frame is ultra-modern.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The doctor nodded at the monitors.
—Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The dress was a sweet, subtle nod to her mother, whose favorite color was hot pink.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Its simplicity, clean lines, and white colorway give a nod to Scandi design, especially the way its sphere is set in its frame is ultra-modern.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
His header from a delicious Fernandes cross sent the away contingent into raptures, celebrations that were maintained when Gapko nodded wide of a gaping net moments later.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The doctor nodded at the monitors.
—Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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The kitchen was empty, save for an enormous stockpot of broth, with chicken feet bobbing at the surface.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These results built on earlier positive results that saw the drug hit its Phase 3 benchmarks, which was enough for Novo Nordisk to seek FDA approval.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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While citizenship by donation may move faster than traditional residency routes, approval is far from automatic.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Palace drew 1-1 at Hartlepool, Wright scored on his Arsenal debut against Leicester City, and registered a hat-trick on his First Division bow at Southampton a few days later.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the photo, Sofia is slumped in her car seat, pacifier in her mouth and wearing pink pajamas and a coordinating pink hair bow.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The team is also relocating the original shake stand along with much of the equipment from the old site to the new.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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The brief framework said the two countries will work to accelerate permits for mining and processing and work to pump $1 billion in financing for projects in both countries, according to a description of the framework provided by the Australian Prime Minister's office.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Arteta will have learned a lot from the 2022-23 campaign, where the main dip came at a crucial time in April after three successive draws against Liverpool, West Ham United and Southampton, followed by a loss to Manchester City.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of its raw bar options include smoked tuna dip for $15, shrimp cocktail for $18, hamachi for $17 and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then a series of jumps to touch the crossbar, followed by a wiggle to either side and a final few star jumps.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the full-body wiggle could help shake out the tension in your back, get your blood flowing, and decompress things a bit.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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